Senior Software Engineer

💰 £6,160 - £9,856 (Est.) 📍 Manchester

Job Description

Job description
Senior Software Engineers (C++) | National Security Consultancy | 3 Roles Available | Up to 80,000 + 5,000 Bonus | Manchester | High Level Security Clearance Required | 2 Stage Interview Process

MERITUS are excited to be partnered with an expanding UK national security consultancy looking to build a new capability team in Manchester. They're looking for 3 experienced backend focused software engineers.

The successful candidates will form part of a new team working with UK National Security customers in Manchester to build secure applications & systems. The team operate in a highly Agile / Scrum environment & build mostly in C++ however they are happy to consider candidates with strong backend OOP programming experience in other languages (Python, Java, JavaScript or similar).

They require candidates to hold active high level security clearance.

What You Will Be Doing
• Leading a small team in the development of secure applications & systems across the full lifecycle using C++.
• Liaising with internal & external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are adhered to & project deadlines met.
• Taking an active role in the recruitment of new team members.
• Developing solutions in a highly Agile / Scrum focused development environment.

The Experience You Will Bring To The Team
• In depth coding experience in at least one of the following languages, C++, Python. Java is preferred.
• Experience in full lifecycle development within an Agile / Scrum environment.
• Frontend experience in React or Angular would be highly beneficial.
• Any cloud hosted development experience would be desirable (AWS, GCP or Azure).
• Experience in team leadership / management including SLA / KPI management, one to one's & scrum leadership.
• Active DV security clearance.

What You Will Receive In Return
• Salary up to 80,000
• 5,000 Guaranteed bonus + 10% annual performance bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme 10% employer contributions
• 25 days holiday (bank holidays on top)

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at Yolk Recruitment.
• Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

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💡 Quick Summary

Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Software Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Manchester offers a professional environment and growth potential.

Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.

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